Nome-Beltz Athletes Overcome Hurdles in First-Ever Big C Relay Track and Field Meet
Students on the Nome-Beltz Track and Field team pose for a photo on the indoor track at The Dome in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Ryan Fox. April 17, 2024 Sarah Swartz, News Reporter The Nome-Beltz Middle High School Nanooks took to the track the weekend of April 6-7 to participate in the Russ Edwards […]
Brevig Mission School Principal Receives Regional Award
Ginger Crockett, Principal of Brevig Mission School and 2024 Region 1 Principal of the Year. Photo courtesy of Ginger Crockett. April 16, 2024 Sarah Swartz, News Reporter Ginger Crockett, Principal of Brevig Mission School has earned the title of AASSP Region 1 Principal of the Year. Crockett has spent the entirety of her career in […]
Cultural Celebration Meets Education at Shishmaref’s Inupiaq Days
Adrian Pleasant and Shishmaref School Science Teacher Ken Stenek exchange words at halftime of a semifinal game at the Spring Carnival. Ben Townsend photo. April 15, 2024 Ben Townsend, News Director The subtle squeak of sneakers and persistent percussion of bouncing basketballs permeate the halls of Shishmaref School as snowmachines from all over town- and […]
With State Funding in Limbo, Nome Public Schools Presents 2025 Budget to City
Nome-Beltz Middle High School sits amongst snow as temporary fixes to an aging roof cause persistent trouble for maintenance crews. KNOM stock photo. April 10, 2024 Ben Townsend, News Director At a Nome City Council meeting held on Monday, April 8, Jamie Burgess, Superintendent of Nome Public Schools (NPS), laid out the financial landscape facing […]
Alaska House of Representatives Passes Midnight Bill to Secure Funding for Rural Schools
Aerial view of Unalakleet, KNOM photo. March 22, 2024 Sarah Swartz, News Reporter The Alaska State House of Representatives removed a key line item from SB 140, an education bill vetoed last week by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy. While the future of the proposed $200 million budget for Alaska’s public schools hangs in the balance, […]
Dunleavy vetoes will affect NPS salaries, capital improvements
Nome Public Schools is looking at a budgetary shortfall after Gov. Mike Dunleavy cut by nearly half a one-time boost to education funding in the state.
Nome-Beltz High School Class of 2023 graduates
A total of 40 students graduated during the ceremony held at the school.
‘Our languages and our cultures will make us happier’: Indigenous leader receives arts & humanities award
A woman from Nome is a 2023 recipient of the Governor’s Arts and Humanities Award.
‘Lock-out’ instituted at Gambell school after gun threat, no injuries reported
A threat of gun violence at John Apangalook School in Gambell was made last Thursday, resulting in a student being sent home. The incident resulted in a lock-out protocol for students, teachers, staff and visitors.
Nome students’ animal alert and snow blower snow cones ideas win at state competition
A pair of Nome students were recognized this past weekend in Fairbanks for projects they entered in the Alaska Innovation Competition.